BOARDING:

Since we are primarily an animal hospital, we do not recommend boarding with us unless it is medically necessary. Animals who are in the hospital are generally sick and therefore could be contagious. If your healthy pet needs someplace to go while you are away, it would be better for them to go to a facility that specializes in boarding healthy pets. Most boarding facilities also offer more opportunity for exercise and interaction with people and other animals which we discourage in a hospital setting. ​There are some situations where boarding your pet with us is a good idea; for example, if your pet needs daily medical treatment or has special care needs. Under these circumstances, we will board CATS ONLY.

GROOMING:​

Grooming is also something that the hospital generally recommends you have done somewhere else. Professional groomers are trained in specific techniques for keeping your pets hair and coat looking it's best. Each breed has different grooming needs and we do not have the tools or personnel to offer all the services that a groomer can. There are situations, however, when we will perform certain grooming procedures. Most commonly, if you have a heavily matted cat who will not tolerate being shaved, we can use sedation to allow a complete "lion cut". In other cases, certain cats and dogs will not allow even trimming of less severe mats and we can sedate them for that also. Finally, certain skin conditions that require special bathing and/or trimming are best treated in the hospital. This allows the Dr. to see the skin and hair before anything is done and determine what is the best course of treatment. This type of grooming is NOT recommended for appearances but for medical reasons.